Molly Loomis

Don't fear the freeze: Learn to love the cold and feel the whole winter wilderness open up to you.

Sunny and 70 is nice, but makes for a mighty short hiking season. Hit the trail all year long by learning how to thrive—not just survive—in wet, cold, hot, and windy conditions.

You don’t need to tackle the Iditarod to enjoy this fast and fun winter adventure.

A kayaker struggles to stay afloat when a tangle of trees pins her boat.

Circle a glacial lake, see a waterfall, and explore a forgotten trail.

Sleep in a lake-dotted basin and scale an 11,000-foot peak.

Our map scouts scaled 13,000-foot peaks, trekked to hidden lakes, and explored glacier-carved canyons to bring you our 21 favorite routes in America's most vertiginous range.

America’s leading advocate of wilderness silence shows the way to Mt. Rainier National Park’s quietest corner. Plus: 9 more campsites with life-list listening.

Wade through wildflowers, listen to wolves, and escape the crowded trade routes in this secluded corner of the park.

Solve winter routefinding challenges with these expert tips.